17.15
SoftThomastown Handicap
- Prize money: £5482.3
- 0m 7f 0y
- 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.30
- Place: £1.10
Form: 0031-1
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
2nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Progressive sort has won both starts since moving to Charles Byrnes; won off 95 at Thurles (2m, good) and followed up off 111 at Navan (2m, yielding to soft); got hit with a 14lb hike for that and this is a much tougher task; will need a career best but he can't be discounted. |
13/2 |
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15 |
2nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 7lb |
midfield, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 4th, soon dropped to last and pulled up, looked to go wrong |
13/2 |
|
1st 1 |
15th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
travelled strongly, midfield, steady headway before 2 out, led going easily approaching last, ridden out, won going away |
15/8 |
14/1
- Place: £9.50
Form: 40227-
Last run: 187 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Better AW performer; improved for better ground when a never-nearer third of 19 in an apprentice handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good) when last seen around this time last year; best watched on return/stable debut. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.90
Form: 283-05
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (6) |
8th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again. |
16/1 |
|
11th 12 (6) |
8th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 8 (7) |
21st Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
28-race maiden who was tailed off on his only attempt at 1m last October; easy enough to have reservations. |
14/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 7907-2 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (1) |
19th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Listowel maiden winner had struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging comeback run at Bellewstown recently, only caught late over 1m after forcing it on heavy ground; drop back in trip could suit and likely major player. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
6th Apr 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 180y |
10st 0lb |
led, faced challenge but going okay when pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 1000-6 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22 (20) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 63y |
8st 11lb |
Unbeaten in four runs at Sligo, most recently last month (third has won since) at 6.5f; 4lb rise okay but record at this track relatively underwhelming so needs to improve that. |
9/1 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 61y |
9st 5lb |
Unbeaten in three runs at Sligo and going for three-in-a-row in this race, the last two coming from stall 16; Hayes is elsewhere today, but quite the substitute to have in the saddle and his comeback run was fine. |
100/30 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 180y |
9st 6lb |
Mid-field in four starts after winning at Sligo last May, his fifth win of a 58-race career; has a bit to find with Happy Henry (second), Alnofoor (fifth) and Distillate (sixth) on running over C&D last October. |
12/1 |
Form: 9764-5
Last run: 103 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 7 (3) |
7th Jul 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
A 16-race maiden and shown very little in trio of starts for new yard; wears first-time tongue-tie. |
14/1 |
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16th 16 (15) |
1st Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
led narrowly |
8/1 |
|
9th 8 (13) |
22nd May 2023 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 100y |
9st 1lb |
Has done most of his racing over sprint trips; did not appear to get home over this trip at Gowran last month but might have needed it; each-way chance if she gets home. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 0-0708
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (10) |
1st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Form dipped at Redcar in June when last seen; has some respectable Newcastle form for current yard, notably a success off 2lb higher last December; interesting back at this venue. |
14/1 |
|
8th 5 (10) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Not the best of strike-rates (3-34) and yet to win over 1m; fair run when fourth after a slow start over C&D last time (soft; just behind Young Fire); worth considering. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 0700-0
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (1) |
12th Oct 2023 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 0y |
9st 1lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
26th Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Mudlark hasn't won for nearly two years but was twice runner-up this season; has been freshened up since a disappointing Naas run and will revel in conditions; chance. |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: 41422-
Last run: 175 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 15 (9) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
|
4th 10 (9) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 40y |
8st 12lb |
Sole win in 24 starts came over 1m at Cork in 2022; well beaten in three starts for her new yard but she has been dropped 5lb for her most recent run and the step up in trip will at least help. |
18/1 |
|
10th 16 (20) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
midfield up the centre |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 8408-0
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 (16) |
6th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb
|
Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; down the field over longer trips at this track on his two most recent outings; first reserve. |
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10 (6) |
1st Dec 2023 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 0lb |
Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; two fair runs on turf in September; moderate display here last month. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 03330- D
Last run: 133 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 (5) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 12lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
9th 11 (12) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 0lb |
C&D winner just over a year ago; modest form this year apart from Limerick third in June; suffered interference at this venue on latest. |
16/1 |
|
9 (5) |
16th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Below best since winning here last summer (7f, good) until much more encouraging third at Limerick in June (not clear run); tame enough in the finish at Roscommon since so bit to find now. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 07-408 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (6) |
26th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October. |
16/1 |
|
11th 2 (13) |
9th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October; while he didn't show enough here last time, he's become dangerously well treated. |
16/1 |
|
12th 2 (7) |
19th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
towards rear, in rear halfway |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 6488-0
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (7) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose. |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 (13) |
9th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last. |
9/1 |
|
15th 3 (1) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 180y |
9st 13lb |
Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; has changed stable. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-9293
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (12) |
29th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Good effort in second spot behind Rockbury Lad (gave 1lb) last week, but more went right than wrong for him on that occasion and once again came up a small bit short; often flatters to deceive but at the same time, sound each-way claims, albeit from a bad draw. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
22nd Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Long-standing maiden spurned another good chance on the beach last week; has gone close against good horses but basically flatters to deceive and is not one to trust, although placed several times here and chance of being in the first three again from gate one. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 10 (11) |
12th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 3lb |
soon raced in second, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, no match for winner |
2/1 |
25/1
Form: 0657-0
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (6) |
26th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Unplaced in all 11 starts and only beat one home in a 7f handicap on all-weather last time; hard to fancy on first try at this trip. |
40/1 |
|
13th 12 (11) |
20th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Modest 10-race maiden hasn't shown enough to be fancied; safe to overlook. |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: 45-772
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (3) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 0m 7f 48y |
9st 12lb |
prominent against rail |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 (9) |
3rd Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, soon led, clear after 2f, 6 lengths ahead halfway, much reduced lead 2f out, soon headed and weakened |
12/1 |
|
16th 4 (17) |
19th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Placed a few times when trained in Britain and improved on Dundalk form when clear second at Leopardstown early this month, having made much of running in an admittedly weak race; 2lb higher now and this handicap probably has more strength in depth. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 15-462 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (6) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
9-32 at Dundalk, but just 1-28 on turf; followed up a third-place finish at Cork (1m, good to yielding) by filling the same spot at the Curragh (7f, good), hampered before running on late; on a nice mark if putting it all together. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 16 (16) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
9-32 at Dundalk; fine effort when third of 18 at Cork last time, with Oxford Circus back in eighth; turf record (1-27) remains a negative. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 9 (11) |
24th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Recorded his ninth AW win over 1m in November but held of late on same surface; runner-up in this race last year off 7lb higher so demands plenty of respect. |
15/2 |
Form: 0438-8
Last run: 91 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 20 (10) |
11th Jun 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
8st 12lb |
The case of the 6yo better than recent runs imply as he has good course record but the win here was sprinting; does seem to stay; 3lb wrong. |
40/1 |
|
12th 4 |
30th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 40y |
11st 12lb |
High mileage on the Flat and his two wins came at sprint distances; stays 1m2f but stamina for hurdling looks highly questionable after finishing tailed off at Punchestown (125-1). |
100/1 |
|
8th 14 |
23rd May 2023 Good To Yielding 1m 7f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Dual sprint winner appeared to stay 1m2f at Dundalk but doesn't make any appeal on hurdling debut. |
66/1 |
Form: 09076-
Last run: 211 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 14 (13) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €91.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €91.00 |
| Tricast | €923.62 |
| Trifecta | €335.90 |